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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Reform and Related Issues: Discussion (26 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: If we have a hard Brexit and there are two customs regimes on this island - I am not asking the Commissioner to say whether this will happen because none of us knows - what resources will be required by An Garda Síochána if it receives a direction to police the Border?

Community Policing and Rural Crime: Motion (20 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I commend the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality, of which I am a member, on the publication of this important report. We held a number of meetings at which we invited delegates to give evidence on the issues of community policing and rural crime. I thank all those who gave of their knowledge, expertise and assistance to the committee. I thank the Chairman, Deputy Ó Caoláin,...

Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thought I would be sharing time but I am not sure that will apply. However, I probably will not take up my full speaking time. I welcome that this legislation is being introduced and debated on Second Stage. The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and the House will be aware that for many years Fianna Fáil has been calling for legislation to regulate gambling. Unfortunately, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 154. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the progress of the Parole Bill 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25783/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inspector of Prisons Reports (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 155. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the publication of a report on covert surveillance in prisons. [25784/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Certificates (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 156. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to monitor the modification of licensed firearms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25785/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: 157. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position with regard to the publication of crime statistics previously provided through the CSO but which are no longer published due to concerns regarding the quality of the data; the actions he has taken to mitigate the information gap which exists in the absence of this information; and if he will make a statement on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I thank the witnesses for attending this morning's meeting. I know the total amount we have spent since 2001. Approximately how much does the State pay each year to the providers of direct provision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Ms Buckley think we will end up paying approximately €100 million for it this year?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. Each direct provision provider enters into a contract with the Department of Justice and Equality. Are those contracts publicly available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I am not trying to get into the commercial sensitivity of the contracts. Are we paying the same rate per person to each direct provision provider?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: I presume each contract with a direct provision provider sets out a series of terms and conditions with which the provider must comply when providing this service.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: How does the State assess whether those terms and conditions are being complied with by the providers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Are the inspections announced or unannounced?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Okay. How would Ms Buckley respond to the recommendation that has been made to us that there should be a HIQA-style inspection of direct provision centres?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Another way of getting information on whether the conditions are being complied with is through engagement with residents. Is there any formal method of engaging with residents? Does the Department depend on residents coming to it and informing it of their complaints?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Ms Buckley find that residents are hesitant about communicating their complaints or concerns about providers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: When a complaint is made to which the Department responds, what authority or control does the Department have over the service provider to ensure that the appropriate changes are made?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: Does Ms Buckley agree that the State will have to continue to provide what we refer to as direct provision services for the next 20 or 30 years, the foreseeable future?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Jun 2019)

Jim O'Callaghan: We still must provide shelter and accommodation.